Summary of NMPS/NMHS Tennis Courts RFP

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) solicitation document issued by the New Milford Board of Education in Connecticut for professional design, engineering, and construction administration services. The project involves the demolition of six existing asphalt tennis courts at New Milford High School and their reconstruction using high-performance post-tensioned concrete. The scope of work encompasses discovery and geotechnical surveying; two conceptual design options (Option A: six regulation courts, or Option B: four courts plus one multipurpose court with spectator seating); comprehensive construction documents compliant with American Sports Builders Association standards; stormwater pollution control planning and permitting under 2024 Connecticut Guidelines; preparation of a construction RFP bid package; and full construction-phase administration including site inspections, shop drawing reviews, and project closeout. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for July 31, 2026 at 10:00 AM. The solicitation opened July 20, 2026 at 9:30 AM EDT, with vendor questions accepted through August 7, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT. Proposals are due August 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EDT, with public bid opening at 1:00 PM the same day. The consultant must complete initial site evaluation, conceptual designs, specifications, and cost estimates within thirty days of contract execution. Anticipated construction bid posting is October 2, 2026, with construction award targeted for November 2, 2026 and construction commencement anticipated for June 14, 2027.

The solicitation requires a single, fixed-price proposal with Free On Board Destination delivery terms and vendor-specified payment terms. A separate optional fee line is required for Add/Alternate No. 1 covering United States Tennis Association Facility Assistance Grant support and compliance services. Bidders must carry Worker's Compensation Insurance with statutory limits including $500,000 employer's liability; General Liability Insurance with minimum $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate plus $1,000,000 umbrella; and Property Damage Insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and aggregate limits. The New Milford School District is tax-exempt and will not include taxes in the bid price; the successful bidder assumes all federal, state, and local tax responsibility. All deliverables—including digital PDFs, AutoCAD files, hard copies, project manuals, and construction administration records—become the exclusive property of the District. Proposals must remain valid for ninety calendar days from submission. Contact for questions: Jane Cornelis, 860-354-8726 or cornelisj@newmilfordps.org.